Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen Comparison

Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 $1,899	Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen $710	ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
Overview
Brand
Alienware	Acer
Model
M18 Gaming Laptop - 2024	Nitro 5 AN515-58-57Y8 (2024)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 3050 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB DDR4-3200MHz
16GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
1TB Laptops \| 512GB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 165Hz, 3ms	15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), 144Hz, IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs	2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs
Color
Dark Metallic Moon	Obsidian Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7-14700HX	Intel Core i5-12500H
Intel Core i7 Laptops \| Intel Core i5 Laptops
Cores
16 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 8 Efficient Cores)	12 Cores (4 Performance + 8 Efficient)
Threads
24 Threads	16 Threads
Base Clock
2.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.1 GHz	Up to 4.5 GHz
Cache
24MB Intel Smart Cache	18MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	45W
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	15.6 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Refresh Rate
165Hz	144Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	45% NTSC
Brightness
Up to 400 nits	300 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, NVIDIA G-Sync	ComfyView, Narrow Bezels, Acer Color Intelligence
Aspect Ratio
	16:9
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	4GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 2.0
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	DirectX 12 Ultimate, NVIDIA Optimus
TGP
	80W
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy ≈ 7100
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR4
RAM Speed
5600MHz	3200MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 32GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	1 x M.2 slot, 1 x 2.5” SATA bay
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes, NitroSense Key
RGB Customization
Yes, via AlienFX Lighting	Yes, 4-Zone RGB
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	NitroSense Software with Performance Presets
Performance
Cooling Technology
Alienware Cryo-Tech™ Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber	Dual-fan cooling with Quad-Exhaust and Liquid Metal
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Alienware Command Center	GPU Overclocking via NitroSense
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Quiet, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈11600 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈14500
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	57.5Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging Support
Power Adapter
240W	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Killer Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX1650i)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.2
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (Thunderbolt 4), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (Power-off Charging), 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.5mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo Speakers with Alienware Sound System	Dual Stereo Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	720p HD
Privacy Shutter
Yes	No
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Plastic with Brushed Texture
Color Options
Dark Metallic Moon	Obsidian Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, AlienFX programmable lighting	Yes, 4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Dimensions
41.0 x 30.0 x 2.45 cm	36.3 x 25.5 x 2.39 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes (Entry-Level)
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Alienware Cryo-Tech™	Yes, with NitroSense Thermal Management
Software
Pre-installed Alienware Command Center for system control and customization	NitroSense, Acer Care Center, DTS:X Ultra
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 240W	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2024.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 or Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of Alienware M18 with RTX 4070:

Offers better RAM (16GB DDR5-5600MHz vs 16GB DDR4-3200MHz)
Offers better CPU (Intel Core i7-14700HX vs Intel Core i5-12500H)
Offers better Refresh Rate (165Hz vs 144Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti)

Advantages of Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen:

Offers better Weight (2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs vs 3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs)

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